Summary
- One fan is attempting a hitless run against Elden Ring's Messmer daily until Nightreign releases.
- The player began the challenge on December 16, 2024.
- Elden Ring Nightreign, a co-op spinoff, will be released in 2025.
An Elden Ring enthusiast has embarked on a daunting challenge: defeating Messmer without taking a single hit every day until the release of Elden Ring: Nightreign. This ambitious endeavor began on December 16, 2024, and will continue until the anticipated launch of Nightreign in 2025. The announcement of Nightreign, a cooperative spinoff, came as a surprise during last year's The Game Awards, despite FromSoftware's earlier statements suggesting that the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC would be the final content for Elden Ring.
Elden Ring continues to captivate the gaming community as it approaches its third anniversary. The game's enduring popularity is attributed to its intricately crafted world and challenging yet rewarding combat system. FromSoftware, already renowned for its global hits, elevated its reputation with Elden Ring by introducing players to a vast, unforgiving open world that encourages exploration and freedom. The excitement surrounding Elden Ring has not waned since its initial reveal, and the upcoming release of Nightreign only adds to the anticipation.
YouTuber chickensandwich420 has taken on the formidable task of defeating Messmer the Impaler, a notoriously difficult boss from the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, every day without taking any damage. This "hitless" challenge is a testament to the player's skill and endurance, given the repetitive nature of the task. While hitless runs are not uncommon in the FromSoftware community, the daily commitment until Nightreign's release makes this challenge particularly grueling.
Elden Ring Fan Fighting Messmer Every Day Until Nightreign Releases
Challenge runs have become a staple of the FromSoftware gaming experience, with fans constantly pushing the boundaries with increasingly difficult tasks. These runs often involve defeating bosses or completing entire games without taking damage, showcasing the creativity and complexity of FromSoftware's game design. As Nightreign approaches, fans can expect even more innovative challenges to emerge.
The announcement of Elden Ring: Nightreign at The Game Awards 2024 was unexpected, especially after FromSoftware declared that Shadow of the Erdtree would mark the end of Elden Ring's content. Nightreign promises to extend the life of Elden Ring's world and characters through a focus on cooperative gameplay. While an exact release date has not been set, Nightreign is slated to launch sometime in 2025, keeping fans eagerly awaiting its arrival.
